POLAND — Three moments summed up the first half Friday night for Poland. The Knights’ football team found itself in a pretty tight battle with Cape Elizabeth, but a failed possession, a short punt and an injury all proved costly for Poland. Cape opened the early lead and then broke things open in the second […]
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Local roundup: Raiders edge Cougars in field hockey
DIXFIELD — Kaylee Veilleux found the back of the net at 20:24 in the second half to lift Oak Hill to a 1-0 win over Dirigo in field hockey action Friday afternoon. The Raiders recorded three shots on goal in each half. Hayley Marshall assisted on Veilleux’s goal. Goalie Amanda Dolloff made four saves for […]
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RSU 16 lists Adult Education fall courses
MECHANIC FALLS — RSU 16 Adult Education announces its 2013 fall courses. Registration may be completed in person at 129 Elm St., or by mail: PO Box 129, Mechanic Falls, ME 04256. Registration forms may be downloaded at mechanicfalls.maineadulted.org. Credit card payments are not accepted. Canvas Creations with Kayla Newmeyer: Create a fabulous, original 8×10 […]
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Harlem Wizards to perform in Poland on Sept. 23
POLAND — The Harlem Wizards will perform at Poland Regional High School at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23, as part of their Fanomenal Tour. This high energy team that specializes in trick hoops and alley-oops will be playing against the local team, the Maine Slam Dunkers — made up of teachers, staff, parents and students […]
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Bake sale in CMMC lobby LEWISTON — The Woman’s Hospital Association will hold a We Bake for Bennett bake sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, at CMMC’s main lobby on High Street. To donate baked goods, contact Sue at 577-5991. Dance benefits adaptive sports AUBURN — Hillside Family Riders Snowmobile Club […]
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RSU 16 committee discusses student transportation, enrollment
POLAND — The RSU 16 School Committee voted Monday to allow special arrangements for student transport to continue this school year. Assistant Superintendent Kim Brandt reported that the facilities and transportation subcommittee has recommended an end to past action allowing a number of exceptions to the general policy concerning out-of-town students. This policy requires parents […]
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Face Time: Claire Bailey, ‘Lunch Lady’ extraordinaire
Claire Bailey, nutrition director at Montello Elementary, has been in Lewiston school kitchens for 28-plus years. After a summer’s rest, she’s back, ready to ladle and take names. “It gives you a really good feeling, like you’re feeding your own children,” she said. Name: Claire Bailey Lives: Poland What’s an average day on the job […]
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H.S. Football Roundup: Lisbon, Winthrop/Monmouth game postponed due to electrical issue
WINTHROP — The return to varsity football for students from Monmouth Academy will have to wait another day. Due a malfunction Friday with the lights at Maxwell Field, the Lisbon at Winthrop/Monmouth game was postponed until Saturday at 1:30 p.m. A local electrical company attempted to get the lights to come on, but to no […]
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Preview 2013: Poland football
Coach: Ted Tibbetts (third year) Class: Western C Last year’s record: 2-6 Returning letter-winners: Seniors — Everett Bertrand (RB), Jake Simard (G/LB), Tanner Marston (C/LB), Austin Davis (RB/WR); Juniors — Nick Cote (RB), Adam Mocciola (QB/FS/P), Tony Benedict (T/DT). Key losses: Tyler Sturtevant (FB/LB), Tony Whalen (QB/CB), Brandon Drottar (SE/DE), Isaac Stone (T/MLB), Sam Scales […]
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Preview 2013: Western Class C football
As autumns go by and the competition has a chance to explore the new, four-class landscape of Maine high school football, Leavitt might begin to look like a perfect fit for Class C. In the here-and-now, though, the Hornets are loaded, experienced and angry after an unsatisfying, abrupt conclusion to the 2012 campaign. “The disappointment […]